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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-03
ClUyOriuS.

At The Richmond jail on Saturday Cluve-
RUS was visited by Mr.. Bev. Crump, one Of
his counsel, Rev. DIR. Hatcher and Rev. Mr..
Pitt, and Willie Cluverius, and late in the
evening by newspaper reporter. He ap
pears to be in coed health. and all the pris-
on officials say that he is uniformly cheerful
aud pleasant. They. one and all, declare
that he is 1.-The most remarkable man they
ever saw" meaning that they never knew
any Que in his situation to bear up with
such good face and strong resolution. The
following is part Of the conversation be-
tween the prisoner and the reporter:
You still declare your innocence?
I am innocent, he responded.
Have you ever said that if you must die
you would implicate others ?
I never have.
Then with your latest breath you will
proclaim your innocence?
| have nothing to proclaim. Some per-
sons who have pursued me with the bitter
est malignity seem to be getting uneasy,
lest their greed after sensation should con-
tribute to causing the sacrifice of my life. |
am innocent and can never say aught else.
When did you last see Lillian Madison !?
Before she left her home for Bath.
Then you insist that Mr.. A. w. Archer,
of the Exchange, errs when be says that
you came to that hotel January 6, 1885, and
called for Miss Merton"
| certainly did not call there for any girl
the 9th of January, 1885, said the prisoner.
You deny that it was your watch key
found at the reservoir by the boy Isaac Will
liams?
not only deny it, but my brother and
Dr. j. q. Courtney, with whom had an
office in common, and who is as upright q
gentleman as any born in this Common
wealth, and who saw me daily, have both
sworn that this key WAS never in my pos
session.
What induced you to 90 into trial when
you did-at time when, according to your
friends, 'the populace" was very excited
and loudly demanding your blood?
1t is true, as every body knows, that the
populace lUas excited to an unusual degree.
This is seen from the fact that from city
of 10000, after unusual diligence, jury
could not be obtained But it seemed to be
growing rather than diminishing. More
over, knowing that was innocent, had nc
special dread of trial and wished. for OBJ
vious reasons, to be restored to liberty as
soon as possible
Cluverius is writing history of his life,
which, it is said, will make about 200 pages
in print, bookform.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-03
Russo.Gern,an .Alliancc.

LONDON, Jan. 3-M. Blowitz, the Paris
correspondent of the Times, positively CON
firms his recent statement that Russia and
Germany have concluded direct alliance
DR.. Blowiiz says that by the terms OF this
new alliance Russia binds herself 10 remain
neutral in the event of war between France
and Germany, and Germany binds herself
to remain neutral in the event of war be-
tween Russia and Austria. He further says
that while there can be no doubt about the
existence of this imperial compact there are
two stories as to the manner in which the
treaty was effected. One story is that it
was negotiated directly by the Car and
Ewperor William through personal cores
pondence, and the other is that Prince Bis
marck and NJ. dcGiers contriyed the alliance
by personal discussion. DR.. BlowiIz says
he does not know which of these stories is
the correct one.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-03

THE VOLUME of the Southern Historical
Papers for the year 1886 has been received
from its publisher, DR.. j. W. Jones, Rich.
nond. Its contents are many and various,
among them, The Proclamation of Oullawry
against "Beast" Butler, The Disunion Con-
vention ct Worcester, Massachusetts, during
Mr.. Buchanan's administration, Davis on
Sherman, France and the Building of the
Confederate Cruisers, Letters and Times of
the Tyers, Virginia's Preparation for the
War, and numerous other articles fall OF
almost forgotten but deeply interesting
matter, especially to those who are old
enough to have once longed for the time
when the ''cruel war" would be over.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-03
4 Socialist Victory.

CHICAGO, Jan The Socialists scored n
victory at yesterday election CT officers Of
the Trades Assembly. Their candidates fer
president and vice president were elected
by large msjorities. An element that cor
tributed to the success of the radical ele-
ment was the complete change in the dele
gaton from cigar makers union No. IA At
the laet meeting of that body almost all the
old delegates were retired, Including c. W
Rowan, then president Of the Trades As
ssmbly, and of the twenty five new dele
gates then elected, twenty-five were present
and voted solidly with the radical element.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-03
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

New YORK, Jan. 3.-The stock market opened
strong, first prices generally showing advances
over Fridays closing figures Of from Is to . per
cent, but few stocks were lower The market
was active, especially for Richmond and West
Point The dealings were marked by feverish.
ness and irregularity, but prices were generally
strong in the early trading, and advances ranging
up to 3. per cent. were established. Richmond
aud West Point. however, lost i a per cent Tie
MAJ ket became heavy later, and in many ca es
the early gains were lost At II ocIcck the mar
ket was quiet aud rather heavy. Money easy at SAC.
BA1rIaoEz, JAM 3-virginia 6s consolidated
54; psst-duc coupons 81; do new IS CO. Do
10.40s 1925 bid to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-03

The North Americaa Rerie'c for January
has been received from its publishers in
New York. It's contents are: The Renais-
sance of Nationalsm, by Judge Tourgee;
Socialism, by Charles Bradlaugh; Progress
of Minnesota. by The Governor; Future of
the National Banking System, by John Jay
Knox; Good Works of False Faiths, by Gail
Hamilton; The Anthracite Coal Pool, by
James F. Hudson; Some War Memoranda,
by Walt Whitman; Why am La New Church
man by Rev James Reed; The Constitu.
tional Amendments, by Chief Justice Chase;
What Shall be Done with the Surplus? by
W. M. Grosvenor; Labor in Pennsylvania,
bv Henry George; Burnside's Controversies
with Lincoln; Religion. by George Sand;
Henry Georges Land Tax, by Edward Cor.
don Clark; Are the Heather Our Interiors?
by Joseph Hews. and Defense of the Presi-
dent, by Dom Piatt
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a9lg9gs5 SzE6
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES
The Situation in England.

LONDON, Jan. 3.-The Standard says it is
certain that the government with Mr. Cos
chen in office, will be as strong as it was be-
fore Lord Randolph Churchill resigned. Is
trusts to the good sense OF Lord Randolph
and his special friends to restrain them from
providing fresh and unforeseen troubles.
The Times says Mr.. Goschsn was reluct-
ant to accept Office, but was strongly advised
to do so by Lord Harrington. 1t is expect
ed that Mr.. Goschen will meet Lord Sails.
bury to day and finally settle with him the
terms on which he will enter his Cabinet.
He will Join the ministry. the Times says, on
the understanding that he does SO as liber-
al and that his object is to strengthen the
unionist cause. He desires to be satisfied
that he is in agreement with the gov
eminent on all important foreign and do
nestle questions Mr.. Goschen has not been
offered the leadership of the government in
the House of Commons, but that will ma
turally revert to him after the pro tenn lead
of Mr.. w. H. Smith Lord Salisbury has
assured Lord Harrington that he is trying,
with some hope Of success, to overcome the
reluctance Of the conservatives to accept
Lord Harrington as Prime Minister. Refer
ring to Mr.. Chamberlain, The Times says
that while that gentleman regards himself
as perfectly loyal to Lord Harrington, he
has undoubtedly made overtures to the
Gladstonian party for reunion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-03
Agreement viii, the Sioux.

CHICAGO, Jan. ga special from Poplar
river, Mont, says Commissioners Wright,
Larrabe and Daniels have effected an agree
ment with the Sioux Indians at Fort Peck
Agency, by which the Indians concede all
title to their land except that retained for
the reservation, the Doundry CT which will
follow the Missouri river from the mouth Of
Big Muddy over to the mouth of Milk river,
thence forty miles above the mouth of the
Big Muddy, for stipulation of sl,65o,oOO,
il annual payments of S165,000 for 10 years.
The reserve will contain about 100000
acres. The Indians will be given the right
to use the wood on the south side of the
Missouri, opposite the reserve, for fuel and
building purposes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-03

Mr.. GEORGE entertains very erroneous
ideas on the subject OF al income tax ana is
an awful crank on the land question, but
that he has q level head as regards the tariff
is proved by The following extract from an
article of bis in The January number OF the
North American Reciev:
"The plausible pretention that the some
what higher rate Of wages in this country
than in Europe necessitates the building of a
tariff wall around our coasts and along the
imaginary line which separates US from
Canada and Mexico, is entirely negatived
hy the difference of wages which exists in
Pennsylvania. The Cambria Iron Compa-
ny at Johnstown pay wages some 20 per
cent. less than are paid in Pittsburg. There
is quite as great difference between the
wages paid in elassmaking in the eastern
and in the western part OF the State. Cigar
makers in Reading get two or three dollars
less per thousand than cigarmakers in
Philadelphia. And so it is with other in
dustries. If difference in wages necessi
tates the putting up of Il tariff, then, instead
of being in common with the rest of
the country shut in by one tariff line along
our national boundary, Pennsy lvania ought
to be intersected by tariff lines in all direc-
tons, with their attending collectors, search
ers and sellers"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-03
Exulosion in a Bank.

P1rrsBURG, Jan. 3.-A Youngstown, Ohio,
special says: A terrific explosion occurred
at Wick Bros. & Co.'s bank at 7:3O o'clock
this morning. Will Silliman, book keeper,
opened the vault and struck match to
light the gas jet. The gas, which had been
escaping since Saturday, ignited blowing the
side and front out of the building, also the
front out of the United Lines Telegraph
Company's building. Stillman's hair and
whiskers were burned of. The damage
will amount to several thousand dollars.
The injured man is badly bruised and per-
hans hurt internally.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-03
ALEX ANDRIA.
MONDAY EVENING, JANUARY 3.

REV. DR.. NEWMAN thinks that in these
ripine times of peace it is all wrong to for
get the war. In other words, he likes TO see
the bloody shirt waving in the cool winters
breezes and the hyenas digging up the
cornses Of the war; and to have the division
of the country perpetuated. And there are
none who are more in accordance with MIN
than the Massachusetts republicans. But
this is not at all strange for during Mr.bu
snan's administration, and before single
Southern State had proposed to withdraw
from the Union, State dsunion conven-
ton was held at Worcester, Massachusetts,
composed of men who subsequently became
the leaders of the republican party, who
declared that the necessity of disunion was
written in the whole character and condl-
ton Of the two sections of the country !;
tina. the movement in which they were en-
poced did not seek merely disunion, but the
more perfect union of the free States by the
"expulsio," of the Southern States from the
confederation in which they had ever been
an element of "discord, danger and dis
grace !" that any policy that would lead to
the separation of the States would be the
highest OF all recommendations and the
grateful proof of craftsmanship, and that
the sooner the separation took place the
better. Massachusetts has always been the
abiding place of many WHO are not dead
in love either with the Union or tho Con-
et;tu,i1o
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-03
sasirOus Fire.

CHICAGO, Jan "a Times special from
Portage lie Prairie, Manitoba, says; "a dis
asrous fire here yesterday morning swept
the ea4t side of Main street Ten business
places, besides professional offices, were
burned out. TIE fire originated between
Cassell Brothers barber shop and Camp
BELLS furniture store r. Campbell and
wife and Colin Simpson and wife had to es'
cape by jumping through the upper win
do1s to the sidewalk below Mrs. Camp
bell was seriously injured. The thermoms
ter registered % degrees below zero with g
a still breeze blowing. The losses will foot
up to $4,000; assurances one half that
amount.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-03
Senator Jones.

CHICAGO, Jan. 3.-A special dispatch
from Detroit says: Senator Jones, of Flori-
da, in an interview, announced that he
will not go to Washington this
winter after all, but that he will
stay in Detroit until the Florida legislature
meets, when he will be candidate for re-
election. He had told his friends month
ago that he would occupy mis- seat in the
Senate after the holidays.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-03
Failure

CHICAGO, Jan. ga Little Rock special
says: 1.-THE failure of Lanzan Pels, the lead
ing dry goods merchant of Newport, is an
nouncsd. The creditors are ST. Louis, New
Orleans. Memphis, Louisville, Cincinnati,
Boston, Chicago and Philadelphia mer-
chants and manufacturers. The liabilities
will reach $40 900; assets $4,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-03
Charged with Having Another Wife

Charged with RaVlnS AnOIner Vllc'
Seven or eight years ago Miss isabel Belts,
pretty young lady of eighteen, and George
1. Martin, of Atlanta, Ga, lived en- adjoin-
ing plantations in Virginia. The acquaint-
ance between the two was more than mere
friendship. Before they were engaged,
however, the young lady's family moved to
Baltimore, where young politician named
Maddux successfully sued for the young Ia
dy's band. After her marriage, Mr.. Martin
went to Atlanta, where he entered actively
into journalism. The happiness of the
young bride was brief Her husband was
shot and killed during an election riot in the
neighborhood of Baltimore. Then Mira.
Belts moved TO Washington. Mrs. Maddux
with her infant son, accompanied her moth
er and obtained a clerical position in one Of
the departments.
Martin, however, had not forgotten his
first sweetheart and the correspondence was
renewed between them The constancy OF
the lover was ct last rewarded, and last
"Wednesday he came to Washington to claim
the hand of the woman he had wooed So long.
On New Years Eve they were married
privately at the residence of Mrs. Belts.
The marriage was rather sudden, as the
bride had not yet purchased her trousseau.
Immediately after the ceremony the bridal
couple left for Charlottesville, Va, to spend
their honeymoon at The residence of mar
RED sister of the bride.
Then it began to be whispered abcnt that
everything was not just as it should be. and
these rumors found their way into print
through dispatch that Mr.. Martin had
wife and family in Atlanta.
Richard Belts, the brother of Mrs Mad
dux, upon hearing the ruu"r left last nigga;
for Charlottesville to d-mauf an explana
ton from Martin
Mrs. Martin is y lady Of vary fa.cinatipg
manners, and iis% a la,ee circle Of friends i'll
West Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-03

A WHITE MAN from the North who was
sent as a professor to the colored college at
Chattanooga has been dismissed because Of
alleged inciviity TO colored people. North
ern people are such professed advocates Of
the social equality of the races, in the South,
that the colored people here expect more
of them 10 that respect than they do of
Southern people, who make 20 such pro-
LESSONS. and when they fail to receive from
them the consideration they have been
taught to expect. they very naturally mani
fest their resentment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-03

SIXTY THOUSAND tons of Southern pig
iron were sent North in 1885, one hundred
thousand in 1885, and one hundred and
forty thousand in 1856. Owing to natural
disadvantages the only thing that makes
the production of pig iron 10 the North
profitable is the protective tatifi. If that
were removed, instead of one hundred and
forty thousand tons of Southern pig iron
being shipped North in one year, nearly all
the pig iron consumed in the North would
be made in the South, where the natural
facilities for its manufacture are so great
that it can bs sold at as cheap rates as for
elm iron.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-03
Explosion OF Gas.

LONDON, Jan. 3.-An explosion of gas &C.
Cured yesterday in the Cambridge barracks
at Portsmouth, doing considerable damage.
Four men wero killed outright. Others are
still buried in the deblis and it is not known
whether they are alive or not. The num-
Der of injured, as far as known, is thirteen,
and some of these, it liz feared, are fatally
hurt
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Engine House Burned.

CHICAGO, Jan. "a special from Muncie,
Ind, says: 1.-THE engine house of the Fort
Wayne, Cincinnati & Louisville Railway was
almost destroyed by fire last night. One of
the best passenger engines was also de-
stroyed. Loss $4,000"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-03

Mr.. W. w. Cotcoran, of Washington, has
sent his check for $500 to relieve the imme-
date wants of those burnt out at the recent
Are in marlboro. Nd This. with what has
already been contributed, will prevent much
seGelipg st this time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-03
FI,a President.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.-Col Lamont said
to day that the President was much i'm
proved and seemed to have been benefited
by his New Years day experience. He re-
mained in his private room to-day, however,
and received no callers. He expects to be
in his public Office tomorrow as usual.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-03

WHAT THE vast majority Of the people of
this country wants that the railroad freight
to near, may not be more than to far
market. This want is provided for by the
Interstate Commerce bill. The Chamber
of Commerce of Richmond, however, is OPP
posed to that bill. But Richmond has be-
come strange place in recent years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-03

VENERABLE BUT L1vELY-The ALEXANDRIA
GAZETTE entered upon its S9th volume Saturday
last Though venerable in years, the GAZETTE is
more lively and enterprising than ever before,
and steadily increases in circulation and adver-
Using patronage-BaltimOre Sun.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-03

Mr.. BLAINE is taking hand in tho republican
Senatorial fight now in progress in Illinois. Ii
President Cleveland hsl thought it worth while
to have democratic Senator from that State some
time ago, there would be 10 vacancy in the Son.
ate to fill now.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-03

The Richmond Whig observes: "The coal
Combine is double.acting monopoly. 1t
beats the miners and gouges the con.
sumeis.'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-03

We can recommend our readers to use
DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup in all cases Of
coughs, colds, etc.
Mother, the ladies are all out in Spring
dresses and can't wear mine for fear OF
neuralgia" Pshaw. child, go, and buy
bottle of Salvation Oil.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-03

The Flour markets are strong and more active.
Wheat is in light receipt mainly due to the bad
condition of the country roads, rendering delivery
at shipping points difficult; prime milling grades
are active and firm, readily selling at full figures,
while buyers seem more disposed to handle COM
mon and medium lots futures, though strong and
a shade higher, show bur little increase in tho
volume of business, and there is nothing reported
to cause active speculation. Corn, Rye and Oats
arc about cent per bushel higher Turkeys are
scarce. Other produce is without quo,ablc change.
BALTIaoRE Jan. 3.-Cotton quiet middlins
9ia Flour firm and active; Howard street and
Western super 50 35a2 90; DO extra So GOA
3 90; do family S4 00a4 rs City Mills super
So 35a2 rs do extra 50 00a3 10 do Rio brands
81 75a5 90; Patapsco family 80 30 do super
lative patent So 90. Wheat-Southern higher,
with an active inquiry; do Western higher;
Southern red 95a97 do aInbcr amber 96a9S No
. Western winter red snot 94:, Jan 30 asked;
Feb 945sa957s Mar 961ssG64 May 97%,a974s.
Corn-Southein frmor and in fsiry active de-
mand Western higher and quiet Southern white
45a47 p do yellow 45a46; Western mixed spot
46Aa46ss; Jsa 49, ,ai6as; Feb 47Isa47 a;
steamer 443.a447s. Oats dull and steady;
Southern 34a3S; Western white 36a3S; do
mixed 33a35 Penna SLABS. Rye dull at 56a59.
Hay .quict prime to choice Western Sllalo.
Provisions quiet Mess Pork So. Bulk meats
shoulders and clear rib sides packed 6a7. Bacon
shoulders 7a7la clear rib sides ~; hams la
1924. Lard refined ~. Butter firm; Western
packed 13a1S creamery 23a30. Eggs higher
at 2Sa29. Coffee firm; Rio cargocs ordinary to
fair 143. Sugar quiet A soft 81. Whisky
quiet at ST 23a1 "a
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-03

rE1HE ENTERPRISE MEAT CHOPPER is the
L best does not grind the meat, like other
cutters. but CHOPS IT. 1t is useful for many
purposes ALL THE YEAR ROUND in preparing
chicken salad, beef tes mince meat, hash, &c.
For sale by JAS. F. CABIN & SONS,
nov3 Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-03

New YORK, Jan. 3-Cotton quiet; uplands
9ia; Orleans . 11.16; futures steady. Flour
firm. Wheat better. Corn better. Pork firm
at SO 25a12 Is. Lard firm 1T 50 50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-03

CHICAGO, Jan. 3.-11:cO a. m.-Whcat opened
strong, with May at S775. or be higher than the
official dosing last Friday, but has since fallen OIL
to S715. May Corn AZ GIG. May Oats 3lla.
May Pork $12 S2Is. May Lard So 02l3.
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DIED.

nf.- CONFEDERATE VETERANs-Ihe regular
monthly meeting OF r. Z Lee Camp Confederate
Veterans, wi be held this Monday evening, at
the Columbia engine house. at 1870 o'clock.
II Edgar WARE ED, Adiutant.